Mentions

With @mentions, you can tag and link to the profile of a user who is following you. It provides a good visual queue for directing your comment at a specific person and it gets their attention by notifying them of your mention.

How do I mention people?

Just type the @ symbol and then continue typing the name of the person you’d like to mention. As you type, Disqus will show a drop-down list of suggested users. The drop down is smart — it will update with increasingly accurate suggestions the further you type.

Who can I mention? Can I mention people not already in the conversation?

You can mention any user that follows you, whether they are in the conversation or not. Mentioning a user that isn't in the conversation, notifies them of your mention, and gives them an opportunity to join you in the discussion.